The Man Who Fell to Earth (Special Edition)

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Summary: Great movie, Bowie makes a great alien.
Review: This is a great movie! I watched the one that had been restored and had an extra 20 min. on it. I haven't seen the one without the 20 min. Hopefully it won't leave out much. I loved Bowie in all his other movies, he's a great actor and he really did well on this one. It has some cool songs in it too. I had to watch it twice to fully understand, but I didn't mind. It's a cool sci-fi movie and I'm sure people will love it!

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Summary: The best movie I've seen in a long time
Review: The Man Who Fell to Earth is my all-time favourite movie! It's rated R, but rightfully so (there's A LOT of nudity in some parts). If you're a Bowie fan like me, you'll absolutely love it. Not only can Bowie sing very enticingly, but he can act marvellously as well. This movie may be hard to understand at first, but it'll eventually come to you if you don't get it right away.

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Summary: one of the best movies i've ever seen
Review: i've loved David Bowie since i saw him in Labyrinth when i was little, and then when i saw him on that cool box for the Man Who Fell to Earth i had to check it out. And the movie was great! i must admit that the first time around it's a little confusing, but it's still a great film. David Bowie is a wonderful actor.

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Summary: The Fresco that Fell to Earth!
Review: If ever you've read a synopsis of "The Man who fell to Earth", you've probably read about how the main character (played by Bowie) is attempting to smuggle Earth's water supply back to his home planet. After viewing the film 7 or 8 times, I tend to disagree. My perception of this Masterpiece, if I may, differs in that Roeg's rambling storyline serves a different purpose than that of "smuggling water". This film is a great depiction of the American Social system at it's finest. Two points illustrate this more than any other. 1) During the final scene, Bowie's character states that "at least I have my money". As he spews these words, it is obvious to the audience that he has not aged, while the others have, and a tinge of JEALOUSY crosses Rip Torn's face. Money and youth meaning nothing to the alien, and everything to the human. 2) The alien realizes that he NEEDS [Rip Torn's] assistance early in the dialogue. Toward the end, we see that Bowie (alien) needed his human counterpart to lust after, and ultimately steal his wife (LUST). Jealousy, and Lust: The two forces that drive American society. These two points are much more prevailant than any sort of "smuggling water" theory. In short, Nicholas Roeg's "The Man Who Fell To Earth" is film which transcends even itself, with Roeg's message lying just below the obvious surface. CLASSIC!

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Summary: Great film, lousy package
Review: Let me begin by saying this is one of the greatest studies of lonliness and alienation on film that exists today. The sadness inherent in each scene is brilliant and devastating. The viewer is drained by the end. That is, if you're receptive to it. Those expecting a sci-fi blow out will be very upset. This does to a sci-fi story what Interview with the Vampire did with the monster movie format. It uses sci fi as a foundation to create something entirely different. Sure its confusing, but it is not beyond comprehension, nor does it dumb down for the audience. That said, this DVD does it no justice whatsoever. Sure, its widescreen, but there is no chapter index, no trailer, no production notes, and no booklet on the inside of the box. The only extra is a difficult to read filmography. And what happened to the voice over by Bowie and Roeg that exists on the old laserdisc edition? I have a feeling that a real company will put this out on DVD with all the extras eventually, and those of us who bought this sorry edition because they love the film will be ripped off. Is there no justice?

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Summary: Existentialism+ Taoist Cautionary Tale = Great Si Fi Film
Review: Having seen this film at its premier and having viewed it many times since, I am still struck by its unique plot line and perspective on the human condition. Like all great art, this film is many things to many people. The cinematography is alternatly dreamy, direct, frenetic,grand and lank. The main character alternates between being superior, stern, forceful, distracted, dissipated and helpless. In short, an Everyman. A view of the human condition from the perspective of an alien experiencing what its like to be human, with the joys, rewards, temptations and disasters that surround us all. This film is not one thing, it's science fiction, drama, political intrigue, social commentary all rolled into one. Very highly recommended.

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Summary: yes, yes, bowie can act! a beautiful movie
Review: this was really good, in my opinion

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Summary: It is great for the die-hard Bowie fans.
Review: I did not like this movie at first. I'm only 15, so at first I didn't understand it. I'm David Bowie's biggest fan so I watched it again. The more you watch it, the easier it is to understand.I like it more each time I watch it. I would encourage only Bowie ang Roeg fans to purchase this film.

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Summary: Do not purchase this DVD
Review: I read the book that this movie is based on a long time ago and I thought that I would enjoy the movie. So, without having seen it before, I bought the DVD. What a total waste... To put it another way, I have purchased 140+ DVDs and I consider this movie to be the worst. Specifically, this movie is too long and David Bowie's character (the main character) is just too wierd.

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Summary: It wasn't too bad
Review: i started to watch it thinking it was gonna' be another rock star who can really sing, but not act. this movie rules! it's great it's truly an awsome movie. Wonderful acting a great setting, but certian parts didn't make sense. and it could have ended with the song "The Man Who Sold The World", by Bowie himself. but all in all it was a good movie.